Alaina Ellington, LMHC

Master of Science- Clinical Mental Health Counseling- Buena Vista University  

Professional Member- The American Counseling Association of Iowa

Focus Areas

Trauma and PTSD, Grief, Coping Skills

Therapy Offered

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Culturally Sensitive

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

EMDR

Family / Marital

Humanistic

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Motivational Interviewing

Person-Centered

Psychodynamic

Reality Therapy

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Strength-Based

Trauma Focused

My Approach

I work with individuals who are ready to transform their mental health and wellbeing. Maybe you are trying to heal from the past, wanting to change your future, or learning to live in the present; maybe all three are true. Whatever your situation is, please know that change starts by taking the first step. I am here to help you take that step in creating the life you want and deserve! I work with individuals who are 15 years old and older.

I am an integrative therapist and shape each session pulling tools from my counseling toolbox to meet you where you are. I commonly use CBT, DBT, EMDR, and reality therapy techniques through a trauma-focused lens. I believe therapy is about you and the changes you want to make, so I use a client-centered approach to help you meet your goals.

Insurances Accepted

Wellmark BCBS and Self-Pay